Workday Project Manager Jobs

Explore Workday Project Manager opportunities for experienced professionals who can guide organizations through complex Workday implementations and business transformation initiatives. These roles bring together project leadership, enterprise technology, and stakeholder management. Find vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Workday Project Manager Do?

Workday Project Managers plan and deliver projects involving Workday applications, such as Human Capital Management (HCM), Financial Management, payroll, and integrations. They coordinate internal teams and implementation partners, manage schedules and budgets, track risks, and keep stakeholders informed from planning through launch and post-go-live support.

Common Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, milestones, resourcing, and governance.
  • Coordinate functional, technical, HR, finance, and business teams.
  • Manage implementation plans, dependencies, risks, and change requests.
  • Oversee testing, data migration, integrations, training, and deployment readiness.
  • Communicate status, decisions, and outcomes to executives and project sponsors.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek project management experience in enterprise software implementations, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with Workday modules and delivery practices. Experience with Agile or hybrid methods, vendor management, change management, and project tools can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by employer and project scope.

Workday Project Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on location, industry, project complexity, experience, and whether the role is permanent or contract. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, making it a useful place to explore senior Workday project leadership roles. Related paths may include Workday Program Manager, ERP Project Manager, HRIS Director, or enterprise transformation leader.

Find Workday Project Manager Jobs

Browse Workday Project Manager openings and compare responsibilities, required experience, and compensation details. Use Ladders to discover high-paying opportunities that match your background in Workday delivery and project leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Workday Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Workday Project Manager leads projects that implement, enhance, or support Workday applications. They coordinate teams and stakeholders, manage scope and schedules, address risks, and guide work such as testing, data migration, integrations, training, and deployment.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Workday Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for project management experience with enterprise software implementations, stakeholder communication, planning and risk management skills, and familiarity with Workday modules or delivery practices. Some roles also value Agile methods, change management, and vendor oversight.

  • How much do Workday Project Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, employer, and project scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Workday Project Manager opportunities.

  • Are Workday Project Manager jobs remote?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while others require on-site work or travel, especially during implementation milestones. Review each job listing for its location and work arrangement.

  • What career paths can follow a Workday Project Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may advance to Workday Program Manager, ERP Program Director, enterprise transformation leader, or senior roles in HRIS, finance systems, and technology delivery.